Author: Slater Wold
Date: 00:35:07 04/15/02
[D]2r4k/1p3p1p/1pn2q2/1N1p1p2/8/PP2Q2P/5PP1/2R3K1 w - - 0 26 Why in this position is it not perfectly clear that taking the pawn (Qxb6) is the obvious move? Instead I've noticed several programs wanting Qf4, a4, and other moves that to me, just seem to waste time. I've spoken with one GM, (2550ish) and he agreed that Qxb6 is the only move that he would emphasize on. (It was a quick discussion, no detail.) This is move 26 of game one in the first match between Deep Blue and Kasparov. Deep Blue played Qxb6 and later won the game. **I've tested only a few "top commercial" programs. Most want Qf4, a4 and others at first, and around 1:30 want Qxb6. My question was, why isn't this obvious from the start?**
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